Alice House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds32
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-02-25
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. The published text does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, medicines management, or food provision. The home's registration as a dementia specialism service means it is expected to demonstrate specific competencies in these areas, but the detail is not visible in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. Staff warmth and compassion are the two highest-weighted themes in family satisfaction data, yet the published inspection text includes no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of how dignity and privacy are maintained. The Good rating means inspectors did not find failures, but the absence of detail limits what can be said with confidence.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. No specific findings about activities, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life planning, or individual care responsiveness are included in the published summary. For a home with a dementia specialism, responsiveness includes whether the environment and daily rhythm are designed around individual needs rather than institutional convenience.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. Mrs Laura Jane Collard is the registered manager, and Mr Oliver Sydney Kenneth Larkin is the nominated individual at provider level. The published text does not describe how long the manager has been in post, how visible she is day to day, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home responds to feedback from families. These are the factors that Good Practice research most closely links to leadership quality.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Alice House specialises in dementia care and supports both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This mixed-age approach allows for tailored care plans that meet individual needs across different life stages. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support within its modernised facilities. The team works to maintain residents' abilities and comfort through individualised care approaches. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Alice House scored 75 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection, which is a positive foundation, but the published report text contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to push individual scores higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Alice House, at 8 Queens Road, Weston-super-Mare, was assessed in September 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The report was published in December 2025. The home is registered for 32 beds and is listed as a specialist service for people living with dementia, as well as adults over and under 65. A named registered manager, Mrs Laura Jane Collard, is in post, and a nominated individual is identified at provider level. The main limitation of this report, from your perspective as someone choosing a home for your parent, is that the published text contains very little specific detail. Inspectors awarded Good ratings in every domain, but the findings available do not include direct observations of care interactions, resident or family testimony, or specific information about staffing levels, night cover, activity programmes, food quality, or dementia-specific practice. Before making any decision, visit in person, ask to see last month's actual staffing rotas and activity records, and observe how staff interact with the people who live there during an unscheduled time such as mid-morning or after lunch.
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In Their Own Words
How Alice House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in modernised Weston Super Mare setting
Dedicated residential home Support in Weston Super Mare
Alice House in Weston Super Mare provides specialist care for older adults and those living with dementia. The home welcomes younger adults under 65 alongside older residents, creating a diverse community. Recent regulatory concerns mean families should visit to form their own impressions of the current care standards.
Who they care for
The team at Alice House specialises in dementia care and supports both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This mixed-age approach allows for tailored care plans that meet individual needs across different life stages.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support within its modernised facilities. The team works to maintain residents' abilities and comfort through individualised care approaches.
“With recent regulatory changes underway, visiting Alice House will give you the clearest picture of their current care provision.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Alice House scored 75 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection, which is a positive foundation, but the published report text contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to push individual scores higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Alice House, at 8 Queens Road, Weston-super-Mare, was assessed in September 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The report was published in December 2025. The home is registered for 32 beds and is listed as a specialist service for people living with dementia, as well as adults over and under 65. A named registered manager, Mrs Laura Jane Collard, is in post, and a nominated individual is identified at provider level. The main limitation of this report, from your perspective as someone choosing a home for your parent, is that the published text contains very little specific detail. Inspectors awarded Good ratings in every domain, but the findings available do not include direct observations of care interactions, resident or family testimony, or specific information about staffing levels, night cover, activity programmes, food quality, or dementia-specific practice. Before making any decision, visit in person, ask to see last month's actual staffing rotas and activity records, and observe how staff interact with the people who live there during an unscheduled time such as mid-morning or after lunch.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Alice House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Alice House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in modernised Weston Super Mare setting
Dedicated residential home Support in Weston Super Mare
Alice House in Weston Super Mare provides specialist care for older adults and those living with dementia. The home welcomes younger adults under 65 alongside older residents, creating a diverse community. Recent regulatory concerns mean families should visit to form their own impressions of the current care standards.
Who they care for
The team at Alice House specialises in dementia care and supports both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This mixed-age approach allows for tailored care plans that meet individual needs across different life stages.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support within its modernised facilities. The team works to maintain residents' abilities and comfort through individualised care approaches.
“With recent regulatory changes underway, visiting Alice House will give you the clearest picture of their current care provision.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
